Quitman Elementary School

About Quitman Elementary School

Quitman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Quitman, Texas. It serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is part of the Quitman Independent School District and has been in operation since 1905.
Quitman Elementary School offers a comprehensive educational program that includes core academic subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. The school also offers a range of extra-curricular activities, including music, art, physical education, and library services. The school also offers a variety of special education programs and services, as well as a gifted and talented program.
The school has an active parent-teacher organization that offers a variety of activities and events for students and their families. The school also has a strong commitment to community service, and students are encouraged to participate in various school and community service projects.
Quitman Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of its students. The school is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and strives to create a positive school culture that is conducive to learning.

Address:	6275 Heber Springs W Quitman, AR 72131
Phone:	(501) 589-2807
Site:	www.quitmansd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	340 students

Overview Quitman Elementary School

Quitman Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Quitman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Quitman Elementary School

Quitman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Quitman Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.